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Lonicera periclymenum ‘Harlequin’ (Common honeysuckle, Woodbine)

Lonicera periclymenum ‘Harlequin’ Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Bailey Nurseries


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Lonicera periclymenum ‘Harlequin’ lon-ISS-er-ah pair-ih-KLY-men-um Common Name: Common honeysuckle, Woodbine Genus: Lonicera
This variegated deciduous vine has two shades of green at the center of the leaf and creamy white margins. Leaves brighten to hot pink in the fall. Pink buds and pastel pink and cream flowers are sweetly scented.
 Care: Travels by twining and needs to be tied to a vertical stake at planting time and to its support as it grows.
 Propagation: Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
 Problems: Aphids, leaf roller, scale insects, dieback, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and blights.
Height 15 ft. to 30 ft.
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Characteristics Fragrant Flowers
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; White Flower
Uses Trellis
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Vines

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